Shawna. a recent graduate from Francis Scott Key High School. in Carroll County. MD. won with an essay entitled "My Fathers Contribution to America: My Heritage." In this essay. Shawna describes how her father sadly left his family in Japan in 1956 to emigrate to the United States. Upon arrival. her father was placed with a foster family and had his name changed from Junea to Mark. As Mark matured he developed into a local community leader and role model to three children. all while working 6080 hours a week so his family could maintain a comfortable lifestyle. Elmer Breedens award winning essay. entitled "Robert Strawbridges Contribution to Our Community." tells of an Irish immigrant who settled in Frederick. MD. Robert Strawbridge came to Frederick in order to introduce the gospel to the New World.
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